Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban pressure and could not provide safe sightlines as the required works were on lands outside their legal control.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide necessary documentary evidence, including land registry and folio details, to substantiate a rural housing need under Policy Objective RH 2 for the GCTPS area.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard as the required 70m sightlines involve works on third-party lands outside the applicant's control, contravening DM Standards 28 and 47.
- Granting permission would materially contravene the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, set an undesirable precedent for random rural development, and militate against the preservation of the rural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Section 3.7Section 3.9Section 6.17Section 8.13Section 10.6Section 10.15DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 30DM Standard 36DM Standard 47
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a 214 sqm serviced dwelling and garage at Ardskeamore Cummer, Tuam, Co. Galway, within the GCTPS area. The Planning Authority refused the proposal following a Further Information request because the applicant failed to prove a local housing need and could not demonstrate legal interest in the adjoining lands required for essential sightline improvements. The decision highlights concerns regarding traffic safety and the potential for undesirable prece...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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